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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release2017

Runtime1h 51m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Ecce Films

Le Fresnoy

Movie

The Wild Boys

2017

1h 51m

6.5

Drama

Adventure

Fantasy

Synopsis

Island of La Réunion, in the beginning of the 20th century. Five teenagers commit a savage crime. As punishment, a Dutch captain takes them to a supernatural island with luxuriant vegetation and bewitching powers.

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